The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#59 - Jason Fung, M.D.: Fasting as a potent antidote to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and the many symptoms of metabolic illness

Jun 24, 2019 · 02:42:06

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Dr. Jason Fung advocates fasting for metabolic health.
Discusses treating obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance with fasting.
Highlights kidney disease insights into early metabolic dysfunction.

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